standing martingale vs. running martingale??

Two Socks · 03-15-2006, 11:41 AM

What is the difference between the two. How does the standing martingale differ from the running martingale. I know that there was a thread on here not to long ago but can't seem to find it.

Blistering Winds · 03-15-2006, 12:26 PM

i can't find that thread...someone will find it for us.

But a standing is like a western tie down. It is a nose band that is usually separate to the actual head stall......and attaches at the breastplate or girth.

A running martingale attaches in the same place, but the reins run through a set of rings

They are used for different things, depending on the person.

JBandRio · 03-15-2006, 12:30 PM

A few threads:
Tie downs and Standing martingales...rant

Questioning the use of a running martingale...

Martingale Help!

Martingales!

Two Socks · 03-15-2006, 12:31 PM

Starting to make sense. Thanks a lot!! Wish i could find that tread tho!!

Xena_n_joss · 03-15-2006, 02:17 PM

A standing martingale is used mainly for horses or ponies who tend to throw their heads up or hold their heads really high and hard...

A running martigale is used for horses who tend to be a bit speedy, they can be used to help with some leverage on contact as well...

Neither should be used on a horse who bucks or rears.

A standing should not be used for jumping.

I personally dont like either, if my horse is fast I try a different bit, if they have head problems I find another way to work it out. I had an accident with a running martingale once before and since then it just freaks me out a bit.

Kizza · 03-15-2006, 02:52 PM

Standing:

Running:

ThisIsMe · 03-15-2006, 03:47 PM

A properly adjusted martingale (running or standing) isnt going to have any effect on the horses speed or headset.
It is used for horses who throw their heads too high, it stops from smacking the rider in the face.

A martingale adjusted tight enough to effect a horses headset is asking for a disaster and is a waste of training because once you take it off you're going to have a hollow stiff horse.

Blistering Winds · 03-15-2006, 03:53 PM

I think, what people mean abotu speedy horses, is that the running martingale does not allow the horse to totally evade the bit. You can adjust the angle real quick, and get the bit to engage on a horse who's not wanting to listen.

And instead of pulling straight back into the teeth, you add pressure to the bars of the mouth, which gives more "BITE" to a speedy horse.

Also, used to help adjust head set on horses who tend to forget where their head is.

Neither are just for "unruly" horses. They are both, standing and running, have their purposes for well behaved, well trained horses as well.

Chester · 03-15-2006, 04:14 PM

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03-15-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Two Socks Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mead, Ne Posts: 117 Images: 20	standing martingale vs. running martingale?? What is the difference between the two. How does the standing martingale differ from the running martingale. I know that there was a thread on here not to long ago but can't seem to find it.

03-15-2006, 12:26 PM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	i can't find that thread...someone will find it for us. But a standing is like a western tie down. It is a nose band that is usually separate to the actual head stall......and attaches at the breastplate or girth. A running martingale attaches in the same place, but the reins run through a set of rings They are used for different things, depending on the person. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

03-15-2006, 12:30 PM	#3
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 23,699 Images: 145 Blog Entries: 12	A few threads: Tie downs and Standing martingales...rant Questioning the use of a running martingale... Martingale Help! Martingales! __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - You can't hit me with all those snowballs!

03-15-2006, 02:17 PM	#5
Xena_n_joss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eastern Ontario Posts: 213 Images: 2	A standing martingale is used mainly for horses or ponies who tend to throw their heads up or hold their heads really high and hard... A running martigale is used for horses who tend to be a bit speedy, they can be used to help with some leverage on contact as well... Neither should be used on a horse who bucks or rears. A standing should not be used for jumping. I personally dont like either, if my horse is fast I try a different bit, if they have head problems I find another way to work it out. I had an accident with a running martingale once before and since then it just freaks me out a bit. __________________ "When something goes wrong in a show, it's actually the best time because you learn from it. You ask yourself 'what can I do better?' When everything goes OK, you don't ask yourself that question."Anky Van Grunsven

03-15-2006, 02:52 PM	#6
Kizza Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.Yorkshire, England Posts: 2,721 Images: 235 Blog Entries: 51	Standing: Running: __________________ Kyrie Emerald Rock & Miss Dynamite "I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you."

03-15-2006, 12:31 PM	#4
Two Socks Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mead, Ne Posts: 117 Images: 20	Starting to make sense. Thanks a lot!! Wish i could find that tread tho!!

03-15-2006, 03:47 PM	#7
ThisIsMe Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,456 Images: 118	A properly adjusted martingale (running or standing) isnt going to have any effect on the horses speed or headset. It is used for horses who throw their heads too high, it stops from smacking the rider in the face. A martingale adjusted tight enough to effect a horses headset is asking for a disaster and is a waste of training because once you take it off you're going to have a hollow stiff horse.

03-15-2006, 03:53 PM	#8
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	I think, what people mean abotu speedy horses, is that the running martingale does not allow the horse to totally evade the bit. You can adjust the angle real quick, and get the bit to engage on a horse who's not wanting to listen. And instead of pulling straight back into the teeth, you add pressure to the bars of the mouth, which gives more "BITE" to a speedy horse. Also, used to help adjust head set on horses who tend to forget where their head is. Neither are just for "unruly" horses. They are both, standing and running, have their purposes for well behaved, well trained horses as well. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

03-15-2006, 04:14 PM	#9
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